All posts by Steven Novella

Founder and currently Executive Editor of Science-Based Medicine Steven Novella, MD is an academic clinical neurologist at the Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the host and producer of the popular weekly science podcast, The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, and the author of the NeuroLogicaBlog, a daily blog that covers news and issues in neuroscience, but also general science, scientific skepticism, philosophy of science, critical thinking, and the intersection of science with the media and society. Dr. Novella also has produced two courses with The Great Courses, and published a book on critical thinking - also called The Skeptics Guide to the Universe.

Another EMF Scam

Pulsed EMF for microcirculation is dubious on every level.

/ December 13, 2023

Cytotron – Magical Device Pseudoscience

The claims of Neurocytonix are extraordinary and dubious.

/ December 6, 2023

Internet Use and Mental Well-Being

Results of the largest study on internet use, well-being, and mental health.

/ November 29, 2023

First CRISPR Treatment Approval

The first CRISPR-based therapy approval is a milestone worthy of noting.

/ November 22, 2023

First Whole Eye Transplant

A whole eye transplant did not restore vision, but is still an important advance.

/ November 15, 2023

Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy sits in the border zone between science and pseudoscience.

/ November 8, 2023

Fluoride and IQ

The evidence continues to support that low levels of fluoride in drinking water are safe.

/ November 1, 2023

Study Correlates Red Meat Consumption and Type II Diabetes

Large study finds association of red meat consumption and type II diabetes - but the data needs to be put into perspective.

/ October 25, 2023

IgG Food Sensitivity Tests Not Valid

IgG testing for food sensitivity has not been validated by scientific evidence - that does not stop CAM practitioners.

/ October 18, 2023

Placebo Effect Revisited

The New York Times and Ted Kaptchuk feed into more confusion about placebo effects.

/ October 11, 2023